Cheng Yue smiled: "This is a great thing, how can it be inconvenient?" There are no elders in the family, and I always feel that something is missing, and the queen mother had better stay here and not leave. ”

Chen Baohe also smiled and said: "If the Governor of the Metropolitan can stay with the saint for a few days, and the slaves can also enjoy the blessings of the Governor of the Metropolitan Mansion for a few days, it would be great." ”

The two chatted a few more words, Chen Baohe said goodbye and left, and Cheng Yue frowned slightly and returned to the back house.

Dingniang and the two ladies in the back house had already begun to get busy, and Cheng Yue called them over again and told them the news that the two saints were coming together.

Ding Niang was okay, the two ladies were really stunned. They were originally just two ordinary women who married into the clan, but after being widowed, they got rich and noble because of their daughters, but they were committed to their sons-in-law, and now they are responsible for receiving the Queen Mother!

The two ladies have seen a lot of dignitaries in the court, and a few days ago, several princes came to the mansion to discuss things with Cheng Yue, and they didn't feel anything special, but the arrival of the Empress Dowager and the Empress Dowager is another thing, and they cannot be compared.

Ding Niang didn't have time to pay attention to the shock of the two ladies, and said to Cheng Yue: "Xianggong, it was just that Concubine Yang was going to be a guest, but now the Queen Mother suddenly instigated the Queen Mother to come in person, will there be other intentions behind it?" Do I always think it's not that simple, or am I too suspicious? ”

Cheng Yue hugged Dingniang over, kissed her on the cherry lips a few times, and said with a smile: "It's really my good wife, I think so too." During this time, Yang Shufei has been very close to us, although she has a good reason - Yang Liangjie is working for me. However, after all, she gave birth to Duzong's eldest son, King Yi, and King Guang, and it is not unreasonable for the Queen Mother to worry that she will be unfavorable to the emperor after she and I get close. ”

The two ladies were shocked. Relieved from the shock just now and looked at Cheng Yue. Mrs. Luo said in a trembling voice: "Could it be that the Queen Mother is worried that the officials will be in a hurry." Even the officials called out, and they didn't pay attention.

Ding Niang glanced at her helplessly, and immediately turned her eyes to Cheng Yue, pretending not to hear.

Cheng Yue said: "That's right, it is possible that the Queen Mother is worried that after Concubine Yang Shu is close to me, she will let me abolish Zhao Xian and help King Yi ascend the throne, so she wants to suppress Yang Shufei in the name of the Empress Dowager and prevent her from having too much contact with me." If she finds a way to get closer to me and show me kindness, she can eliminate the crisis invisibly. I can't help but say, if it's as I guessed, then the Queen Mother also thinks too much, I don't care who makes those two children the emperor, I guess Yang Shufei doesn't mean that, at least not now. ”

When Mrs. Song heard such a big event, her heart beat faster for a while, and she couldn't help but say worriedly: "Official." Is the Queen Mother really suspicious of officials? Does it matter? ”

Ding Niang couldn't cry or laugh when she heard it, and she called an official in front of me. How is this different from public flirting? Anyway, you have to cover it up, right?

Cheng Yue smiled: "What are you afraid of? Don't say that the Queen Mother is suspicious, even if the Manchu Dynasty is suspicious of both civil and military? It's up to me what I want to do and how I do it. I don't want to do something I don't want to do, who can force it? Besides, the Queen Mother may not have such thoughts, and we may have misunderstood her. You don't have to worry about these things, I have my own plans. ”

Ding Niang and the two ladies didn't dare to say any more, and went their separate ways to prepare. Cheng Yue paced silently in the study for a while, exhaled, looked up at the sunlight outside, and shook his head.

The morning was sunny, and Xie Daoqing's mood was exceptionally good. After receiving Chen Baohe's report yesterday, she has been looking forward to today's trip.

Xie Daoqing's age was already very old in the Song Dynasty, and her health was not good, so she rarely went out of the palace, and it was very rare for her to go to Cheng Yue's house to relax.

After washing up in the morning, Quan Jiu was very excited to pick up Xie Daoqing and leave. She was getting closer and closer to Concubine Yang and Cheng Yue, and she didn't know why she was always a little uncomfortable, and she just wanted to go to Cheng Yue's Mansion to have a look, so she wanted to go to Cheng Mansion with the light of Xie Daoqing.

Not long after Quan Jiu arrived, Concubine Yang Shufei and the concubines who were on leave today also arrived quickly, and everyone had excited expressions on their faces, only the fourth lady seemed to be a little subtle, and she couldn't tell what her mood was.

All the concubines saluted Xie Daoqing and stood aside, waiting for Xie Daoqing's order to set off.

Xie Daoqing looked at them and said with a smile: "Today was originally the mourning family going to go to the son's house, why do you seem to be happier than the mourning family?" ”

The concubines laughed coquettishly. Concubine Yang Shu said with a smile: "Thanks to the blessing of the saint, these concubines can finally go to the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion to play, but several of them didn't sleep well last night." Also, as for the slaves, they have reduced their meals since last night, and they want to eat a lot today. As soon as Concubine Yang Shu's voice fell, starting from Xie Daoqing, there was no one who leaned forward and closed without laughing.

Xie Daoqing smiled and pointed his finger at Yang Shufei, and said, "It's all gluttonous cats." Don't gobble it up and lose the face of the official. Okay, let's go with the mourners. ”

The concubines cheered, followed the two saints, and walked out slowly.

Xie Daoqing walked to the carriage presented by Cheng Yue, and praised it: "Look at it, how you look at it, it looks good, my good son's filial piety is finally used today." ”

There was a small ladder next to the carriage, and Quan Jiu helped Xie Daoqing to board the carriage and sit in the carriage. Xie Daoqing beckoned to Quan Jiu and said, "It's not interesting for the mourning family to sit alone, you can come too." ”

Quan Jiu happily agreed, and also got into the carriage.

Xie Daoqing beckoned to Yang Shufei and Yu Chongrong again, and asked them to get into the carriage together and sit side by side with Quan Jiu. As for Xie Daoqing, no one dared to sit side by side with her.

The other concubines were so envious that their eyes were red. There is no way, Cheng Yue's next batch of carriages will not arrive until next month, and the palace has already ordered a hundred of them, and they will only be able to get on the four-wheeled carriage when they go out.

Zhang Yan rode a horse to guard the side, and he felt very uncomfortable. He was punished by Cheng Yue for blocking Cheng Yue's treatment of the Empress Dowager and stayed at home for three days. When he came back three days later, Xie Daoqing didn't say anything, but he was still very unhappy that he almost made him return to the sky, and he was much colder to him. This time he escorted the two saints to Cheng's mansion, and he didn't know if it would humiliate Cheng Yue again, he admitted it anyway, he was indeed not Cheng Yue's opponent, the difference was too great, Cheng Yue's punch on his chin still had a faint pain, and two teeth were loose, so why bother?

Xie Daoqing and Quan Jiu plus the concubines travel is a big deal, according to the previous rules, the road should be closed in advance to clear the street, but because Cheng Yue didn't like it, it was also changed to be simpler, there was a gong in front of the road, after guarding both sides, the group passed quickly, and tried to disturb the people as little as possible.

When the people of Lin'an saw the gorgeous and extraordinary carriage, they knew that it was two saints traveling, and the voices of envy were endless, and the sedan chairs that followed were obviously all taken by nobles. Since the Metropolitan Governor asked the palace to be thrifty, it is rare for so many concubines in the palace to travel, and some of them also go to Yaleju. After looking at it again, they all went in the direction of the Dadu Governor's Mansion, and then they understood that it was the Empress Dowager who was going to visit the Dadu Governor's house.

Xie Daoqing was full of praise for the four-wheeled carriage in the carriage, and said, "You see, the speed is so fast, and it is so smooth, and the road is not bumpy, how can you do it?" The old son has the ability, right? ”

The three concubines all laughed. Quan Jiu said: "Sage, a few days ago, the concubine privately took a carriage around the front of the main hall, and at that time I felt that the carriage was very stable, and I couldn't help but be very strange, so I asked the governor. The governor replied to his concubine that not only were the wheels wrapped in leather to reduce vibration, but also that there were springs above the wheels and soft cushions in the car, so it was much more comfortable to sit on. The concubine was so curious that she went under the car to look at the spring that the governor had said. It turned out to be a coiling thick steel wire, and when it was pressed, it was retracted a little, and the greater the force, the tighter it shrank, and it was wonderful to use it to absorb shocks. ”

Xie Daoqing, Yang Shufei, and Yu Chongrong opened their mouths wide and looked at Quan Jiu in disbelief. Quan Jiu was able to personally drill under the car to check the structure of the car, where is this like the queen mother of a country?

Quan Jiu's face turned red and said: "The saint forgives the sin, not because the concubine voluntarily drilled down, but because the governor said that if you don't go and see it yourself, it is impossible to know what the spring looks like, so the concubine will ask in vain." Rather than asking in vain, it is better not to ask, which means not to seek to understand anything, and there is no way to be a good mother. The concubines were worried that the emperor would ask the concubines this question sooner or later, so they had to break everyone apart and secretly drill down to see the shape of the spring. ”

Xie Daoqing couldn't help laughing, Yang Shufei and Yu Chongrong thought of Quan Jiu's embarrassed appearance when he got under the car, and they also smiled, but they didn't dare to laugh like Xie Daoqing.

Xie Daoqing smiled: "You did a good job, don't be sorry, if you don't drill down, my troublesome son will definitely come up with some ideas to prevaricate you on this ground in the future." As soon as you drill, he can't help it, and he will have to teach more seriously in the future. ”

Seeing that Xie Daoqing didn't blame her for not being unorthodox, a big stone fell in his heart, and said with a smile: "The concubine thinks the same way, the governor thinks that the concubine can't drill, but the concubine drills, see what he says, and he can't make fun of the concubine if he asks him anything in the future." ”

Yang Shufei quipped: "Then Niangniang will ask how the Metropolitan Governor's Building was built in the future, and the Metropolitan Governor may let Niangniang dig a big pit by herself to take a look, and then Niangniang will just instruct, and the slave will also help Niangniang dig together." ”

Quan Jiu was ridiculed by Yang Shufei, and Xie Daoqing added: "The mourning family can also help you deliver water." Xie Daoqing rarely made a joke, and said it so interestingly, several women immediately burst into laughter, all laughing out of tears, Yu Chongrong screamed that his stomach hurt, and the laughter still couldn't stop.

Talking and laughing all the way to the Dadu Governor's Mansion, Cheng Yue got the report as soon as possible, and led the whole family to greet his wife and concubines. Xie Daoqing couldn't get out of the carriage, and went straight to the back house, and Cheng Yue and his wife and concubine walked in with him. (To be continued......)